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Are you passionate about empowering young people? Ready to make a difference in the lives of those with learning disabilities/additional needs? This is your moment.
Join Mencap NI Youth and be part of something powerful and transformative.
Supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
We are looking for enthusiastic, driven, and proactive youth workers to help deliver our HEROES+ Project.
Focused on young people aged 14-24, HEROES+ is all about:
* Unlocking potential
* Promoting inclusion
* Fostering peacebuilding and understanding
* Building a more connected, peaceful, and cohesive community
We’ll deliver bold, innovative programmes that transform lives, promote positive relationships across communities, and challenge stereotypes. We want you to be part of it.
As a Youth Worker, you will:
* Design and deliver creative, engaging sessions
* Support personal and social development
* Be a positive role model and mentor
* Help young people find their voice and reach their goals
Join us and:
* Be part of a transformative project
* Be part of a supportive, inclusive team
* Gain ongoing training and development opportunities
* Amplify the voices of young people who deserve to be heard
Full information and application details are in the attached application pack and job description.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the role requirements.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from everyone. Come as you are and join us. Together, we are Mencap.
*The roles are offered on a contract basis until December.
As well as making a positive difference, you'll receive fair pay and access to a wide range of rewards and benefits, including:
* 24 days holiday, pro-rata (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service, plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days via HolidayPlus
* Service-related sick pay after 6 months
* Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan, with employer contributions up to 5%, NI savings, and auto-enrollment after three months if not joined initially
* Membership of Mencap Pension Plan, including up to 3x salary death in service cover and 50% salary income protection after 26 weeks of long-term sickness
* Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones after 6 months
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Discounts and cashback at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, parks, holidays, and more via Mencap Extras
* Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
* Free 24/7 employee assistance program
* Quarterly awards and recognition at every 5 years through the YouRock program
* Access to award-winning training and development
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